Question

Which is the function of the enzyme DNA polymerase during replication?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is B) bonds new nucleotides to parent strand

Explanation:

DNA replication is a process by which DNA replicates by a semi-conservative method. The DNA double helix unwinds from the place where replication has to occur. Each strand of the DNA serves as a template strand for producing a daughter strand.

The DNA polymerase adds nucleotides complementary to each parent strand. In this way,  a daughter strand is generated from the parent strands. This method of replication is termed as the semi-conservative method for DNA replication.